D.C. To Host Global Rallycross

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Red Bull Global Rallycross Series will bring professional motorsports back to Washington, D.C., June 21-22.

Volkswagen of America, Inc., Andretti Sports Marketing, and Events DC have joined forces to present the event that will be televised live on NBC and will take place on the RFK Festival Grounds.

“Volkswagen is excited to bring professional motorsports back to the Washington, D.C. metro area, and to be involved in such a fast-growing, action-oriented sport,” said Clark Campbell, general manager of Experiential Marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Volkswagen Rallycross DC is the perfect event to showcase the innovative performance of the Volkswagen brand and connect with our core enthusiasts.”

Volkswagen Rallycross DC will be partnering with So Others Might Eat, a local charity, to hold a food drive at the event. Fans will have the opportunity to donate non-perishable food items at the gate in return for a special selection of Volkswagen Rallycross DC memorabilia.

“The RFK Stadium Festival Grounds is the perfect setting for Volkswagen Rallycross DC, and we’re excited to host this action-packed professional motorsports competition in Washington, D.C. this June,” said Erik A. Moses, managing director, Events DC Sports and Entertainment Division. “This event has great appeal for the whole family, with a festival-like atmosphere featuring music, food, and interactive displays, along with high energy racing and compelling community initiatives.”

Before on-track activity begins for the weekend, Volkswagen Rallycross DC will host Andretti S.T.A.R. (Science, Technology, And Racing) — a program for kids interested in science and engineering. Participants will travel to different stations that teach an array of scientific concepts using real-world examples derived from racing, inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists.

“We are proud to continue to bring world-class events to the Mid-Atlantic,” said Michael Andretti, CEO, Andretti Sports Marketing. “The Global Rallycross Series is a thrilling and relatively new form of racing that delivers an entirely new demographic to the sport. We can’t wait to introduce the energy of one of these events to a new audience at Volkswagen Rallycross DC this June.”